Re: Wight gain with Periactin

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Malathi - The formula for calories per kg is somewhat of a joke for

our kids, sadly. Our nutritionist explained that " if your child

isn't gaining weight, and all other reasons have been ruled out,

then the child isn't getting enough calories. " But yes, your

question is correct -- it does seem that RSS and short SGA children

need MORE calories than normally expected for their size, in order

to grow. And our kids need to catch-up (meaning CLIMB the growth

curve percentiles) not just maintain their current curve.

Re your son's weight gain so far. 1 pound in 3 months is actually

quite good. Isn't Kedhar 3 years or older? I can't recall. But

kids 3 years or older typically gain 2-3 pounds a year. Which would

be 1/2-2/3 pound every 3 months -- so 1 pound would mean there is

some catch-up gain in that!!! That is good news!!!

Jenn

> I am sorry I don't post much here, nor am I of any support to

> everyone.

>

> I have a question about weight gain and periactin. Kedhar has

been on

> periactin for 3 months so far. He may have gained about 1 pound

so

> far. I haven't measured his height, but he seems to be gaining

> height. He keep calorie count every day and he is up from 100-

1100

> calories a day to 1200-1300/ day in 3 months. That is a 20%

> increase. He weighs under 11 kgs.

>

> The following are my questions

> 1. I have read that a normal child needs about 90-100 cal/kg/day.

Do

> RSS kids need more (not just for catch up, but even otherwise?)

> 2. Will I see weight gain right away or will there be a couple of

> months delay?

>

> Thanks,

> Malathi